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Horā (Sanskrit होरा, "hour", from the word ahorātra 〔Monier-Williams, ''A Sanskrit English Dictionary〕〔The ' etymologizes the word as ''ahorātra'' with the first and last syllables dropped (BPHS.4.1-2)〕 ) is a branch of the traditional Indian system of astrology known as . It deals with the finer points of predictive methods, as distinct from ''Siddhānta'' (astronomy proper) and ' (mundane astrology). The various aspects of ''hora'' are: * ''Jātaka Shāstra'' / Hora Shāstra (Natal astrology / horoscopy): Prediction based on individual horoscope. * ''Muhurta or Muhurtha'' (Electional astrology): Selection of beneficial time to initiate an activity to get maximum fruition from the life activities. * ''Swara Shāstra'' (Phonetical astrology): Predictions based on name & sounds. * ''Prashna'' (Horary astrology): Predictions based on time when a question is asked by querent / querist. * ''Ankjyotish / Kabala'' (Numerology): A branch of astrology based on numbers. * ''Nadi'' Astrology: An ancient treatise having detailed predictions for individuals. * ''Tajika Shāstra / Varsha Phal'' (Annual Horoscopy): Astrology based on annual solar returns. * ''Jaimini Sutras'': A non-conventional method of timing of events used by Indian astrologer Acharya Jaimini. * ''Nastjātakam'' (Lost Horoscopy): Art of tracing / construction of lost horoscopes. * ''Streejātaka'' (female astrology): A special branch of astrology dealing with female nativities. * ''Graha Samudriki'' (Astro-Palmistry): Palm reading as horoscope. * ''Hasta Rekha / Samudrika Shāstra'' (Palmistry): Based on palm reading. * ''Padatala Shāstra'' (Plantarology): Based on reading of lines & signs on the sole. * ''Shakuna Shāstra'' (Omens): Predictions based on omens & portents. * ''Swapna Vidya'' : Interpretation of dreams. * ''Kapala Vidya'' (Phrenology) * ''Ākriti Vidya'' (Physiognomy): Based on structure & moles on the body. * ''Kerala Jyotisha'': Predictions based on querrist reply regarding name of flower or colour or touching part of body. * Remedial Astrology: Various modes of propitiation of planets based on planetary positions in nativity, transits, elections & for religious functions. ==See also== *Horology *Hindu astrology * 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hora (astrology)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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